Bhov Bhagevont Mariechi Az - Gaion

In Honour of the Most Holy Mary

Type: Hymn

Source: Gaionacho Jhelo, 1995 edition, T-10

Lyrics: Vasco do Rego, Panaji, Ilhas, Goa

Music:

Version 1: Johnny D’Cruz, Moira, Bardez, Goa

Version 2: Alcantara Barros, Velim, Salcete, Goa

Publisher: Goychi Sevadhormik Somoti (Pastoral Institute), Old Goa, Goa 403 402

Translated by: Alfred Noronha, Pandavaddo, Chorão, Goa 403 102. August 2005

Bhov Bhagevont Mariechi

az ami porob kortanv,

We are, today, celebrating the feast of our Most Holy Mother,

mhonnun sontoxi kallzar

that´s why, with joyful hearts,

Sorvesporak vakhanntanv.

We give glory to the Almighty.

Refrain:

Amchim kallzam murgott´tat,

Our hearts rejoice,

Jivea Devak dhin´vastat.

and praise the Living God.

Nixkollonk ti sombhovli,

She was preserved in purity,

patkavinn ti jieli,

she lived without sin,

Devachea Jivan bhorli,

she was filled with the life of God,

Devachea mogan lasli.

she intensely loved God.

Bapachi Ti mogall Dhuv,

She is the loving daughter of the Father,

Povitr Atmeachi Potinn,

Spouse of the Holy Spirit,

Jezuchi oprub Avoi,

loving Mother of Jesus,

amchi Avoi-Askarinn.

she is our Mother and Protector.

Tichea mathear jhigjhigtat

mannkam motiam noketram,

Emeralds, pearls and stars sparkle on her head,

golleak har gulabancho,

a garland of flowrs on her neck,

pãiam domdom´ kon´lancho.

on her feet the perfume of aromatic flowers.

Sonvsarant lhan´vik khalti,

The humblest on this earth,

soglleam-von vorti sorgar!

the most sublime, in heaven!

Ankvar-Mai, sorga-Ranniê,

Virgin-Mother, Queen of heaven,

amkam vhor Deva mukhar!

lead us to God!

Ankvar Mariechea Manak Gaionnam